Desire Dash 0.8.1 (Public Release)

Greetings everyone,

Desire Dash 0.8.1 is finally out. Here are the links to download:
Windows:

• Introduced two new hub areas: Meadows Hub and Beach Hub.
• In these hubs, you can explore, interact with NPCs, and engage with various objects.
• These additions aim to enhance world-building, creating a more immersive experience.
• Future updates will include more NPCs with side quests that unlock additional scenes.

• Significant improvements have been made to the conversation system for a better user experience.
• Updates include changes to both UI aesthetics and core mechanics.
• A new text-skip system now works consistently in most areas.
• Some areas, such as the Desert Stage and parts of the Meadows Stage, still require refinement (e.g., option selection highlighting).

• A struggle mechanism has been added to the Meadows Stage.
• Previously, colliding with enemies triggered H-scenes but penalized the player (speed, health, time, or bottle losses), which felt counterintuitive.
• Now, during H-interactions, players can struggle with enemies:
• Win the struggle: Gain a reward (winning H-scene) with no penalties.
• Lose the struggle: Penalties are applied.
• This new system ensures a more rewarding experience for players.

• Coins are now earned at the end of each wave based on performance.
• Coins can be used to purchase items in the shop.
• The coin reward system is still a work in progress and will be refined in future builds.

• The Beach Hub now features a shop run by a sexy gypsy woman.
• Players can interact with her to buy items, such as Halloween Party Tickets.
• Future updates will add more items, including those tied to side quests.

• Multiple new CGs (character graphics) have been added to improve storytelling:
• The introduction now features a comic-style, panel-by-panel animation instead of a static image.
• Added CG for Isabella and Alex's 2nd interaction H-scene.
• A new story narration precedes the Halloween event H-scene with Miss D.

• Improved audio effects, background tracks, and interaction sounds.
• Updated main menu sound effects and added new background music to suit the game’s tone.
• Audio enhancements have also been applied to the conversation system.

• Small tweaks and adjustments across the game improve the overall player experience.